About
Mission
The mission of the Students2Work program, governed by the Chamber’s Business Education Advisory Committee’s (BEAC) workplace learning sub-committee, is to provide high school students with opportunities to gain valuable hands-on work experience at local businesses within the metro Augusta area. In doing so, the committee advocates for public education by helping to ensure a superior and competitive future workforce.
Goals and Business Benefits
The Students2Work Workplace Learning Initiative will support the Richmond County School System’s vision: to create a world-class, globally competitive school district where all students will graduate college-and-career ready. Our internships will:
Goals
- Improve student achievement and school attendance
- Reduce discipline-related issues
Develop next-generation leaders - Enable students to explore career options
- Provide networking opportunities
- Guide career paths
- Enhance resume
- Provide mentors
Business Benefits
- Enhance recruitment
- Gain fresh ideas
- Meet organization needs
- Develop future workforce
- Increase company profile
- Strengthen community awareness of the company’s brand
- Help students become employable and better citizens